Pecan Turkey Cutlets with Dilled Carrots

Name: Pecan Turkey Cutlets with Dilled Carrots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; CARROTS:; 1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh carrots; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

The recipe may look longer, but don’t let that fool you. This one’s easy because it uses the same everyday ingredients in multiple ways. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
CARROTS:
1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh carrots
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

Place pecans in a food processor; cover and process until ground.
Combine the pecans, cheese, seasoned salt and dill in a shallow bowl. Coat turkey with pecan mixture.
Cook turkey in batches in 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. Cook garlic in remaining butter in the same pan.
Combine the cornstarch, broth and lime juice until blended; gradually add to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lime zest. Remove from the heat; keep warm.
Meanwhile, place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Stir in the butter, lime zest, dill and seasoned salt. Serve with turkey and sauce.

Originally published as Crusted Turkey With Lime Butter Sauce in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013

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Stephanie

Oct 17, 2019

Delicious! Served with a pumpkin
homemadewithlove

Sep 1, 2015

Delicious! Served with rice and garden vegetables si I didnt fix the carrots, but will next time.
sbhkc90

Aug 15, 2014

My husband is a very picky eater, even more so than the kids at times but this is now one of his favorites. I have not made the carrots but if they are as good as the pork, then you have a winner.
gypsymal

Feb 10, 2014

Had this last night, its another delicious dish. In my book it gets 5 stars.